hover over someone or something

1.Lit. to remain suspended over someone or something. The rescue helicopter hovered over the floating sailor.A huge blimp hovered over the football stadium.

2.Fig. [for someone] to stay close to someone or something, waiting, ready to advise or interfere. Please don't hover over me, watching what I am doing.I have to hover over this project or someone will mess it up.

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